Modular Electromedical Elements for Distributed Sensor Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electromedical devices, such as electrodes and catheters, face challenges in performance and functionality due to limitations in signal processing and integration of various sensor and stimulation modules, leading to inefficiencies and increased load on receiving units.
Innovation Solution
A basic element for electromedical devices is introduced, featuring a carrier element with integrated sensor modules, processing modules, and data lines, enabling modular construction and on-board signal processing, which reduces the load on receiving units and allows for customized devices with various functionalities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If sensor modules and stimulation means are integrated into electromedical devices, then functionality and performance are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electromedical device is divided into modular basic elements, each containing a carrier element with integrated sensor modules, processing modules, and data lines. This segmentation allows the device to be constructed by combining multiple identical or different modules, improving functionality while managing complexity through standardization.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional components (sensor modules, processing modules, data lines) are merged into a single integrated basic element structure. The carrier element serves as a common platform that combines these previously separate components, reducing overall system complexity while enhancing functionality.
2Reliability
If signal processing is performed on-board the basic element, then the load on receiving units is reduced, but the basic element requires more processing power and complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The signal processing function is segmented and distributed to individual basic elements rather than centralized in the receiving unit. Each basic element contains its own processing module that independently processes sensor signals before transmission, reducing the computational load on the central receiving unit.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple basic elements are connected to form customized electromedical devices, then adaptability and functionality are improved, but the number of connection interfaces and integration complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The basic element is designed as a universal modular unit with standardized connection interfaces that can be used in various configurations. The same basic element design can be combined in different numbers and arrangements to create customized electromedical devices for different applications, simplifying integration through standardization.
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AI summary
The invention relates to technical improvements in the field of electromedical devices, in particular electromedical electrodes and/or electromedical catheters. To improve such a device, inter alia a main element (1) for an electromedical device (2) is provided. The main element has, on a support element (3), at least one sensor module (4), at least one processing module (5) and at least one data line (6) to which the at least one processing module (5) of the main element (1) is connected. From at least one main element (1) or preferably from a plurality of main elements (1) an electromedical device (2) can be configured as required.